Ernestine Jackson Obituary
We are sad to announce that on September 6, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Ernestine Jackson (Peoria, Illinois), born in Benoit, Mississippi. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ernestine Jackson to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Isaac, Sr. Humes and Mary Humes (Washington); her mother-in-law Kathlyn Williams (Francis); and her siblings, Robert Humes and Geneva Jackson-Grant.
She is survived by: her husband Atty; her sons, Donald Jackson, Jr. of Peoria, IL, Dale Jackson (Diane Linda) of Peoria, IL and Deric Jackson (Hannah Puffer) of Plymouth, MN; her siblings, Issac Humes, Jr. (Delores), Richard Humes (Gladys) of Las Vegas, NV, Maggie Jenkins of Cedar Rapids, IA and Tracy Gathers (Eugene) of Peoria, IL; her grandchildren, Desirae Jackson (Duane Simmons), Mario Jackson, Sofia Jackson, Lewyn Jackson, Tiffany Hobbs (Dominique) and Randy Jackson, Jr.; her great grandchildren, Trinity, Leiana, Le'Naya, D'Ahira, Analya, T'Ayla, Delano, Serenity, Randy III, Jathan, Kaidyn and Marie; and her great great grandchildren, Aubriella, Akai and Angel. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the local NAACP in 3 ways: 1: Mail to Office at 101 N. MacArthur Highway, Peoria, IL 61605; 2: https://www.peorianaacp.com or 3: use the QR Code in the Photos/Videos tab on this website. Also, donations may be made to the Heritage Ensemble, https://heritageensemble.com or Liberty Church of Peoria at 2828 W Flint St, Peoria, IL 61604.
